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ASA Dates of Note

July

July 3 ASA Office Closed

August

Aug. 1 Builder of the Breed Nominations due to the ASA

Aug. 1 Deadline for ASA Membership in good standing to be eligible to be a voting delegate at Annual Meeting

Aug. 1 Ohio State Fair (Super Regional)

Aug. 4 Delegate Election Ballots mailed to members in good standing

Aug. 31 ASA Fiscal year ends: All registrations counted for Century Club must be registered

Aug. 17 Illinois State Fair (Regional)

Aug. 21 State Fair of West Virginia (Regional)

Aug. 21 Tennessee State Fair at Wilson County Fair (Super Regional)

Aug. 22 Missouri State Fair (Regional)

Aug. 22 Iowa State Fair (Super Regional)

Aug. 27 Western Idaho Fair (Super Regional)

Aug. 28 Kentucky State Fair (Regional)

Aug. 230 Maryland State Fair (Regional)

September

Sept. 1 ASA Office Closed - Labor Day

Sept. 3 All ballots due in ASA office for electing delegates

ASA Board of Directors

Mark Gordon, president 217-737-7905

Jeff Bedwell, vice president 580-822-5590

Rick Osterday, executive director 605-281-1175

Cory Bollum, 507-279-0480

Tyler Cates, 765-576-0035

Jeff Aegerter, 402-641-4696

Cary Gilman, 515-360-6006

Scott Loving, 520-786-1369

Ben Wilson, 606-782-0754

Shorthorn Foundation

Bill Rasor, president

American Junior Shorthorn Association

Samantha VanVorhis, president

National Shorthorn Lassies Jacalyn Meisner, president

WHR Deadline Update!

2026 WHR assessments will come available to complete online starting November 1, 2025. They will also be printed/sent to those whose preferences are set as so in their DigitalBeef accounts. The Board of Directors approved pushing the deadline windows back, and they are listed below.

2026 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE: April 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 $30

1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2026 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2026.)

2. Included with each assessment is the registration of a calf born to the dam in the year she was assessed (if calf is registered prior to one year of age) and a free transfer of said calf (if recorded within 60 days from the date of the sale.) (i.e. cost to register a calf born in 2026 to an assessed 2026 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months)

*Calves born in previous year(s) to unassessed dams will incur additional fees.

Membership Deadline

The Annual ASA Adult WHR Membership deadline is April 1. Any TOC breeder that does not renew their membership before April 1, 2026 must become a WHR breeder – if they choose to renew after the new April 1 deadline.

Send DNA Directly to Neogen

Breeders can now send and are encouraged to send DNA samples directly to Neogen for testing rather than sending to the ASA office. Starting July 1, 2023, a manual processing fee will be incurred for those samples sent to the ASA office for preprocessing.

Sept. 5 Minnesota State Fair (Regional)

Sept. 13 Washington State Fair (Regional)

Sept. 18 Kansas State Fair (Regional)

Sept. 20 Amarillo Tri-State Fair & Rodeo (Regional)

October

Oct. 3 Tulsa State Fair (Super Regional)

Oct. 3 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (National)

Oct. 12 Northern International Livestock Exposition (Regional)

Oct. 23 American Royal Livestock Show (National)

Oct. 24 ASA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet

November

Nov. 17 North American International Livestock Exposition (Super National)

January 2027

Jan. 10 Cattlemen’s Congress (Super National)

Jan. 19 National Western Stock Show (National)

Jan. 30 Fort Worth Stock Show (National)

February 2027

Feb. 20 Dixie National (National)

3 things will be required to send samples in for testing: 1. A registration (or recorded “U”) number for each tested animal

2. A paper copy of the finalized testing form, (emailed from staff, description below) which includes the Neogen order number

3. A barcode number for each animal tested

Breeders can queue up animals for testing in DigitalBeef and select which sample types they have, as well as which tests they want. Once the form is submitted, staff will process the testing request and get an order ID # from Neogen. A finalized printable PDF of the submission form will be emailed to you to print, sign and send to the lab with samples. Checks/ payments are still made to the ASA. Once staff approves the testing request, the breeder’s DigitalBeef account is billed accordingly.

Regular Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

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Protecting Our Services and Strengthening the Shorthorn Future Association Outlook

Like every hardworking cattle operation and dedicated agricultural business in America today, the American Shorthorn Association (ASA) continues to experience rising costs in nearly every area of our daily operations. We are all feeling the undeniable reality of inflation across the board. Whether you are seeing it at the local feed store, feeling it at the fuel pump, or noticing it when you open your mailbox, the mounting expenses we all deal with in our daily lives impact the Association in the exact same way. Running a successful, nationwide breed association requires the same careful budgeting, resilient planning, and forward-thinking management as running a successful family farm or ranch.

We are certainly not unique in facing these macroeconomic challenges, but we are uniquely positioned to navigate them together as a strong, united membership. Over the past several years, the ASA has absorbed significant and compounding increases in postage, commercial insurance, printing and publication costs, technology and software maintenance, commercial laboratory fees, employee retention, and basic daily utilities. Your Board of Directors and the dedicated ASA staff have worked incredibly hard to absorb these operational costs and delay any fee increases for as long as we possibly could. However, to ensure the long-term sustainability, efficiency, and continued growth of the Association, we must adapt to the current economic landscape.

The key to our ongoing success as a breed is protecting, maintaining, and strengthening the vital services that our breeders rely on every single day. From processing registrations and transfers with speed and accuracy to advancing our complex genetic evaluations and supporting our robust youth programs, these services are the lifeblood of our

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breed’s advancement. To stay ahead of the curve, invest in future technologies, and maintain our prominent relevance in the highly competitive beef industry, the Board has proactively approved a modest, well-thought-out fee increase for the upcoming 2027 calendar year.

Transparent,

Manageable Adjustments for Our Members

We want to be completely transparent with our membership about what these changes look like and why they are necessary for our future. You will find a complete, detailed list of the new prices elsewhere in this issue of the magazine, but we want to highlight the primary adjustments so you can properly plan your operation’s budget.

Before diving into the specific changes, we want to make one detail absolutely clear regarding your herd management: None of the fee increases include DNA testing fees at this time.

• Adult Memberships: We are keeping the adjustment to our standard membership as minimal as possible. The annual adult membership will transition from $125 to $130, representing only a modest $5 increase. This ensures you maintain full access to ASA services, registrations, and member benefits without a significant impact to your bottom line.

• Whole Herd Reporting (WHR) Assessments: The WHR fee will move from $18 to $20 per head for those who take advantage of the early discount and complete their assessments by January 25th. This represents just a minimal $2 increase per head. For those submitting between January 26th and March 31st, the assessment fee will be $27 per head. Finally, any assessments completed after April 1st will be $35 per head. To maximize your savings, we highly encourage all members to submit inventories prior to the early January

deadline. Whole Herd Reporting remains the most cost-effective and data-rich way to manage your Shorthorn cattle, providing the foundational phenotypic data required to continuously improve the accuracy of our Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs).

• Junior Memberships: We are incredibly proud of the American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) and the exceptional young leaders it produces. To better support these youth programs, the Junior Membership will transition to a $100 one-time fee. This investment grants junior members access to national shows, conferences, and scholarships. By moving to a one-time structure, families enjoy the convenience of a single transaction that covers their junior member throughout their entire eligible youth career, ensuring uninterrupted access without the hassle of annual renewals.

• Family Transfers: In an effort to support the transition of Shorthorn genetics to the next generation, we are pleased to announce that Family Transfer fees will remain steady and unchanged. We want to do everything in our power to keep Shorthorn cattle within the family.

Investing in the Shorthorn Legacy Change is rarely easy, but these updates are a direct investment in the continued excellence of the American Shorthorn Association. They allow us to retain our talented staff, maintain a secure database, and ensure our promotional efforts remain top-tier. We are profoundly grateful for your dedication to the Shorthorn breed. As we implement these necessary adjustments for 2027, we look forward to a bright, prosperous future built on the strong foundation we have established together. Thank you for your partnership and your unwavering belief in the Shorthorn business.

In the Know

State Associations & Staying In the Know

As we move through 2026, it’s hard to believe how quickly the year is passing. With summer in full swing, the American Shorthorn Association continues to stay focused on keeping members connected and informed.

Recently, the State Association Board of Directors listings and contact information were updated. Members can find the current directory in this issue of Shorthorn Country or on the ASA website at shorthorn.org under the Contacts tab. We encourage everyone to review the information and notify the ASA office of any corrections or updates. Maintaining accurate contact information helps strengthen communication across all levels of the breed. Any updates can be submitted to wade@shorthorn.org.

The National Junior Shorthorn Show has come to a close, marking another successful event that showcased the dedication and enthusiasm of our junior members and their families. As one event concludes, preparations are already underway for the next round of Shorthorn activities as exhibitors and

breeders turn their attention toward the upcoming Super Regional and Regional Shows.

Before long, the fall season will be upon us, bringing a full schedule of sales, shows, and breed activities. To help members stay informed, the ASA website calendar continues to serve as a central hub for upcoming events across the country. State associations are encouraged to submit their local and regional events so they can be included

on the calendar and shared with the broader membership.

Be sure to visit the Events tab at shorthorn.org to see what is happening in the months ahead. Keeping the calendar current not only promotes participation but also helps showcase the many opportunities available throughout the Shorthorn breed. Together, we can ensure members remain connected and informed as we look forward to another busy and exciting season.

The Little Things That Make a Big Difference

Exhibitors remember the banners & buckles. What is often forgotten are the small decisions made behind the scenes long before an animal enters the ring. From submitting entries to maintaining a positive attitude, those little things often make the biggest impact on creating a successful and enjoyable show.

Read Beyond the Headline

When entering for upcoming shows, the first instinct may be to jump right to the entry form. But pause to read the schedule & premium guide in detail. Taking a few minutes now could save you hours of frustration later if important details are missed. Arrival times, health requirements and show schedules are outlined in advance as a resource for your benefit. Taking advantage of these resources can help prevent oversights from making an otherwise enjoyable experience a stressful one.

Don’t Wait Until the Deadline

We have all been there (yes –even ASA staff), life gets busy and a deadline zips right past. Suddenly, what seemed simple becomes much more complicated. Completing registrations, transfers, entries, DNA submissions, hotel reservations or stall requests early provides a buffer if the unexpected arises.

Waiting until the last minute often turns something simple into a major challenge.

Check the Details…Again.

A few minutes spent reviewing information for accuracy can prevent headaches before and during a show. Entry details such as registration number, birthdate, ownership and class selection are crucial for program accuracy. The fewer issues that arise while staff processes entries, the more time can be spent helping exhibitors enjoy their experiences rather than solving preventable problems.

Have a Plan – And a Backup

One of the truest statements in life is simple: life happens. It is wishful thinking to be prepared for anything, but exhibitors who navigate the unexpected with grace and grit are often the ones most successful. Be it a truck breaking down or weather impeding your departure time, having extra supplies, important paperwork and a flexible mindset can assist in navigating challenges with confidence.

Be Present

The show ring may be the focal point, but the most valuable parts of a show often happen outside of the ring. Remember that your presence matters.

Your willingness to volunteer to help a first-time showman or sit down with a veteran breeder for a conversation provides benefits that extend beyond the show ring. Lasting impressions are shaped by our showmanship, courtesy and humility. These impressions are not only a reflection of ourselves, but the entire Shorthorn breed. Years from now, most exhibitors will remember the friendships formed, the mentors who offered advice and the experiences shared with fellow cattlemen and women long after they remember class placings. Make each memory worthwhile.

The Little Becomes the Big Show success rarely relies on one single moment. More often, it is built through countless small decisions made over time. Preparing in advance, paying attention to details, and investing in relationships that make cattle shows special ensure a rewarding experience for exhibitors of all ages.

So, the next time you load the trailer for a show, reflect on the many small decisions that helped get you to that point. Often, those little things are what make the biggest impact when the backdrop is in sight.

Beyond the Banner Beef Blurb

Every summer, thousands of photos hit social media. Champion banners, backdrop photos, sale photos, family photos, and snapshots of long days in the barn. We celebrate wins, milestones and moments—and we should.

But if you spend enough time around this industry, you realize something.

People rarely stay because of one banner.

They stay because of the experience.

As we head out of another National Junior Shorthorn Show season, I always think about the things that make people return year after year. It is not just the cattle. It is not always who wins. It is the people who remember names, answer questions, welcome first-time exhibitors, check in after the show, and create an environment people want to be part of. It is what makes us the family-friendly breed.

The same idea applies to your operation.

Last year I wrote about building your brand and using different tools to market your operation. Marketing matters—but

marketing only gets people in the door. Experience is what keeps them coming back.

Think about the businesses and brands you personally support. Most of the time, there are other options available. Yet you continue going back because of how they make you feel, how they communicate, and the trust they have built over time.

The cattle industry is no different.

Today’s customers, junior exhibitors, and fellow breeders want more than a transaction. They want connection. They want transparency. They want to feel welcomed and valued.

That does not require a large marketing budget.

It can be as simple as:

• Following up with a buyer after sale day

• Taking time to answer questions from a first-generation exhibitor

• Introducing yourself to someone standing alone at a show

• Sharing the story behind a mating decision—not just posting the result

• Sending a quick thank you message

• Celebrating someone else’s success

At junior nationals each year, we see examples of this everywhere. We see older exhibitors helping younger kids clip. We see states opening their tack areas to neighbors. We see families loan supplies, answer questions and encourage each other long after placings are announced. Those moments create memories. Those memories create relationships. Those relationships build the future of our breed.

The cattle still matter. Good cattle will always matter. But what people remember most is often how they were treated while they were there.

Your legacy is not built in one show season, one sale, or one generation. It is built one interaction at a time.

So, as you think about your operation, your customers, your junior exhibitors, and your goals—ask yourself:

What experience are people leaving with?

Because beyond the banner is where lasting impact begins.

Shorthorn Genetics: A Proven Solution to Bovine Congestive Heart Failure

by Bryce Schumann, director of

As the beef industry pushes for heavier carcass weights, a costly issue is devastating feedlots: Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF). BCHF causes cattle to die from cardiac failure in the final 30 days before harvest. With feedlot losses currently averaging 4% to 6%, and fat steers valued at around $4,000 a head, the economic hit to the bottom line is massive.

To combat this, the American Shorthorn Association (ASA) formed a research partnership with Simplot Livestock. The ASA sent our entire databank of Neogen 100K DNA markers—over 10,200 head—to Simplot to format BCHF Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs). Drawing on their 35,000-head genetic base, Simplot successfully calculated BCHF EPDs for 9,800 ASA animals.

The Shorthorn Advantage

The results are a monumental victory for the breed. Over 90% of the tested cattle scored as “low” or “very low” risk for BCHF.

In this system, any EPD below zero (a negative number) indicates low risk, with a -7 currently ranking in the top 1% for low risk. The data clearly showed that purebred Shorthorns possess extremely low-risk (minus) EPDs. The small percentage of higher-risk animals were largely Shorthorn Plus cattle carrying genetics from other breeds, such as Angus, Red Angus, or Maine-Anjou.

Using the Data in Your Herd

Because BCHF is approximately 29% heritable, producers can actively make genetic selections to eliminate this condition. You can find these new BCHF EPDs on the DNA page of the Digital Beef Registry for any 100K-genomically tested animal. Accuracy naturally increases when multiple generations are tested. Moving forward, Simplot plans to incorporate physical heart-score testing from harvested cattle to validate and elevate these accuracy levels even further.

Looking Ahead

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Funded by the ASA Board of Directors and the Shorthorn Foundation, this is an ongoing 1- to 2-year research project. We will submit new 100K tests every four to six months to expand our databank.

To promote this immense commercial advantage, the ASA has launched targeted Facebook campaigns to reach commercial cattlemen. Additionally, we recently visited the Simplot feedlot in Idaho to interview Dr.

Randall Raymond. This invaluable footage will be featured on an upcoming episode of The American Rancher in September.

This fact-backed research elevates Shorthorn cattle as a premier genetic solution for the commercial beef industry. We strongly encourage you to look up your cattle’s BCHF EPDs and make this a core part of your breeding and selection process.

by Griffin Behrens, Oklahoma

A Built on Partnership Legacy

The early morning fall breeze sweeps through the south pasture full of red, white and roan Shorthorn cattle. Nearby stands a barn full of show cattle, rooted in a three-generation Shorthorn operation.

The Ferguson family of Chickasha, Oklahoma, began their legacy when Jerry Arthur, retired Chickasha High School agricultural education advisor, invited Don Ferguson to partner with him purchasing Shorthorn cattle.

“Jerry had found a herd out in Washington State,” said Ferguson, owner of Lazy Bar F Shorthorns. “He asked me if I wanted to buy into some Shorthorns.”

Arthur and his two sons flew to Washington to look at the Shorthorns and bought the beginning of the herd, Arthur said.

When they arrived back in Oklahoma, he offered Don

Lazy Bar F brings three generations together

Ferguson the opportunity to join the partnership, Arthur said.

Ferguson started his herd out small, he said. He ran his Shorthorn cattle similar to a commercial herd, rather than a show stock operation, he added.

“One of my friends told me, there’s a

world’s difference between your cattle and mine,” Ferguson said. “He told me, ‘You don’t make a living at the sale barn. You make it at the office. Keep running those Shorthorns. You won’t get hurt.’

The decision to invest in Shorthorns came naturally, Ferguson said. Their calm temperament and strong maternal instincts come naturally, he added.

Ferguson asked his nearby cattle producers for advice as he started to build the foundation for his herd, he said.

While Don was building his Shorthorn herd, his daughter, Kim Ferguson, had graduated from vet school and moved to Arizona, Don Ferguson said.

“I didn’t have any real connections in the Shorthorn association,” Don Ferguson said. “I was a member because I was registering cattle.”

Everything started to kick off when Kim Ferguson moved back home, Don Ferguson said. The herd was not just building in numbers, but also quality, he added.

“I became responsible for most of the breeding decisions,” said Kim Ferguson, co-owner of Lazy Bar Ranch. “We calve about twice a year, fall and spring, and we do some embryo transfer and AI.”

Kim Ferguson changed the whole face of the operation, Arthur said. As a veterinarian, she brought drive and pushed to keep improving the herd, he added.

“Kim and I started going through the herd and keeping what we thought were the better lines of cattle,” Don Ferguson said. “We learned a whole lot about what we needed to work on.”

the health of our farms and the land,” Kim Ferguson said. “My daughter will lead the farm one day, and I want her to have a successful cattle operation to pass down to future generations.”

What started as a small partnership between two friends became a multigenerational operation continuing to evolve through hard work and family values, Kim Ferguson said.

Breeding season is an opportunity to improve the herd, Kim Ferguson said.

“I’d like to improve the EPDs of our herd,” Kim Ferguson said. “I would like to gain a little more commercial acceptance for our steers.”

In Oklahoma’s climate, Lazy Bar F continues to raise competitive show cattle and balance functional and maternal cows, Don Ferguson said.

“We have kind of gone down more of the show cattle route,” Kim Ferguson said. “The challenge is raising cattle that can perform in the show ring but still be functional in the pasture.”

Improving the genetics is not the stopping point for Kim Ferguson; she intends to focus on pasture management in the years ahead, she said.

“I’d like to make changes to focus on

“Building and maintaining the herd had its highs and lows,” Don Ferguson said. “During the drought of 2011, pasture growth declined and feed prices increased.’

“2011 was rough,” Don Ferguson added. “We had to get creative, looking for alternative feeds, and you couldn’t buy hay anywhere.”

The Fergusons refused to give up, Don Ferguson said. Every challenge they faced taught them to prepare for what is to come, he added.

“Growing up, my dad instilled important morals in me,” Kim Ferguson said. “Hard work, good ethics, and the ability to communicate with others are values I hope to pass down.”

Hard work and good ethics did not stop at Kim Ferguson, she said.

like her mother, Don Ferguson said.

“At 13 years old, Talia works with her show cattle every morning and night,” Don Ferguson said. “We have raised one of the hardest-working girls on the planet.”

From early mornings in the barn working with her Shorthorns to national livestock shows, Talia puts the work in, Don Ferguson said.

“Talia works circles around me,” Don Ferguson said. “We don’t even have to ask her to go to the barn. She just goes.”

Teamwork at Lazy Bar F is part of the family’s values, Kim Ferguson said.

“I handle the books and recordkeeping,” Kim Ferguson said. “My dad keeps the pastures in shape, and Talia never misses a day of feeding.”

Kim’s husband, Mike, also pitches in to help around the farm, especially during calving season, Kim Ferguson said.

“It’s a family effort,” Don Ferguson said. “Everybody has a job, and everyone takes pride in what they do.’

“Watching Talia in the show ring is the most rewarding part of all this,” Don Ferguson added. “She puts a lot of time into her cattle.”

Kim Ferguson’s daughter, Talia, is just

Don Ferguson is not the only one who sees Talia’s work ethic. Arthur sees it too, he said.

“It’s become a family thing,” Arthur said, “three generations involved in the same passion and doing the right things to improve the breed.”

For the Fergusons, these moments continue to grow. From early mornings

working in the barn to long show days, their foundation started from a simple handshake, Arthur said.

Each generation at Lazy Bar F continues to shape the operation into what the cattle operation is today, Don Ferguson said. They may not measure their success through banners or ribbons, but they measure it through their values they built their herd on, he added.

Investing in the Future of the Shorthorn Breed President Outlook

Your staff at the American Shorthorn Association and the Board of Directors have always been, and continue to be committed to providing value to its members while advancing the Shorthorn breed and supporting the success of commercial and seedstock producers alike. As our industry continues to evolve, so too must the services, programs, and resources we provide to ensure that Shorthorn cattle remain competitive, profitable, and relevant in today’s beef industry.

Over the past several years, the Association staff and leadership have worked diligently to keep members informed, engaged, and connected to the issues that directly impact their operations. From genetic evaluation improvements and performance data collection to enhanced communication efforts and member services, our team has gone above and beyond to ensure that Shorthorn breeders have access to the latest information and opportunities available within the cattle industry.

One area where the Association has demonstrated leadership is through its commitment to research. Through our collaboration with Simplot and other industry partners, we have invested in important research efforts focused on Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF). This work is helping identify genetic

factors associated with the condition and provides valuable information that can be utilized by breeders to make informed selection decisions. Research initiatives such as these not only benefit Shorthorn breeders today but also help position the breed for long-term success.

In addition to research, the Association continues to support a wide range of programs that add value for members. These include genetic improvement initiatives, expanded data collection, youth development programs, marketing opportunities, educational resources, and breed promotion efforts. Each of these programs requires ongoing investment to maintain the quality and level of service that members have come to expect.

As we evaluate the future needs of the Association, it is important to recognize that the cost of providing these services has increased significantly, much like every other segment of agriculture and business. Technology, data management, research partnerships, operational expenses, and program development all require resources to ensure that we continue moving forward rather than standing still.

At the same time, the cattle industry has experienced a period of historically strong profitability. Cow-calf producers have benefited from record or near-record cattle prices, creating opportunities for

increased returns across many operations. The proposed fee increases represent only a very small adjustment when viewed against the overall profitability of today’s cattle market and the value received through Association services and programs.

These modest increases are not simply about covering costs—they are about investing in the future of the breed. They will allow the American Shorthorn Association to continue conducting meaningful research, improving member services, maintaining cutting-edge genetic evaluation tools, supporting youth programs, and representing the interests of Shorthorn breeders throughout the beef industry.

The American Shorthorn Association remains committed to fiscal responsibility and delivering value to its membership. By making these small investments today, we ensure that our breed, our Association, and our members remain competitive and positioned for success well into the future. Together, we can continue building on the strength of the Shorthorn breed while providing the tools, research, and leadership necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Please, all have a safe and enjoyable summer!!

Keep Your Foot on the Gas: Making Our Cattle Better Vice President Outlook

As the current Vice President of the ASA Senior Board, I appreciate the opportunity to share with the membership a bit of a board member’s perspective as to activities of the ASA and if I may, my perspective as to the state of our Shorthorn breed within an ever-changing beef industry.

To begin, I would like to share that in my now nearly 5 years as an ASA Sr Board Member I continue to be impressed by the professionalism and positivity of the ASA Staff, the ASA Board of Directors and others that contribute to the function of daily business, the commitment to customer service at the Association office, and the committee members that contribute and offer ideas that make there way to the board room in the form of “action items” that help to form the road map for our breed to follow.

There is absolutely no doubt, if you are in the cattle business today, you are participating in the most dynamic time of beef industry our United States of America has EVER experienced.

Basic economics of a tremendous demand for beef and a tight supply of quality beef are providing the most opportunities for higher margins we have received at the farm gate and in most places through the supply chain.

These positive beef demand conditions have the wheels of the industry moving quickly to continue to enhance the management ease of cattle, consistency of beef quality, cattle performance, record keeping and to further improve beef acceptance in a highly competitive protein market.

As I attend/participate in various committee zoom calls, I am excited about the potential positioning I hear discussed for Shorthorn cattle to fit in this incredibly dynamic beef

industry whether that be in the role of development of our tremendous Jr. program, or the fit Shorthorns have as a kingpin of development for British cross females that have the ability to produce easy managing and highly valued finished beef product that will find their way to a packing facility and ultimately to a family that trusts beef’s nutritional wholesomeness.

At the same time, I am a realist and realize that finding our way as a breed into that highly competitive market places of the beef industry is a constant uphill climb. Regardless of the breed, everyone in the beef cattle business considers their animals to be the “best fit” for this beef industry.

From an ASA board members perspective and having had the privilege to participate in the board interactions be that in formal meetings or zoom call events, I can assure you that your association has their “eye on the ball”!

As a breed, our high participation percentage of DNA submissions provides tremendous opportunities in market positioning, especially in the fed cattle business. You will likely be hearing some very good news in that regard that is a direct result of the tenacity of shorthorn breeders and their dedication to breed improvement by using tools such as DNA submission and evalution as they implement this data into breeding decisions. What a compliment to data collected at the farm level that DNA can provide as we continue to allow these genetic markers to assist in the identification of those animals, we need to identify to both replicate in greater numbers and to identify as inferior and cull.

From my perspective as an ASA Board Member, the focus of policy that enables a continuation of critical information

management, market development by increasing industry partnerships outside our breed and presenting that information to public with an appealing and meaningful message to encourage new business is a constant focus of all members I have the privilege of serving the Association Membership with.

One of the first activities I was fortunate enough to have been a small part of was the most recent strategic planning meeting held post Jr National’s in KC four years ago. Of the many things we discussed, the ASA Board and the ASA Staff identified a number of actions to provide direction and focus for ASA staff and the Association Board of Directors to follow.

Those actions have resulted in events or policy adjustments that have complimented stability within the association and in many aspects has allowed for increases in breed performance.

Perhaps the most important thing the actions identified at that strategic planning meeting provided was the prioritization of a fiscally stabile Breed Association that enabled breeders to do their business without overburdening them financially but also providing an environment that allowed enough profit potential to allow the Association to be helpful in the promotion of Shorthorns for the breeders to still realize the benefits that the ASA provides with regards to the management and integrity of pedigree records, DNA and the continued education of the membership relative to both industry and breed developments. At that time, it became evident that financial stability required an adjustment in fee structure of services provided by the Association. It also heightened the necessity for ASA Staff to be conservative with regard to daily activities and assist

the board in identifying things that could be adjusted or cut to make the most of the revenue generated from the function of services provided by the association.

As Board members, we dedicate a tremendous amount of time and attention at each of our ASA board meetings, to budgeting and the financial performance of the association relative to forecasted budgets. To the credit of the ASA Staff and Montie’s leadership we don’t get negative surprises. In fact, since my short tenure as a board member our financial position has remained strong due to the conservative approach and realistic vision of our Executive.

Not unlike we as breeders and our reevaluation of our cattle and the business those cattle contribute to, or the ASA as we critically evaluate our systems

contributing to EPD’s and their effect on breed measurement, or the effectiveness of the distribution of information through social media we also must revue the balance of income to the Association and to the responsibilities and the expectations Members have to perform its role on their behalf.

Montie has outlined in this issue some small increases that the current ASA Board unanimously voted to implement as we move into the next calendar year. These fee increases are not unlike other increases in cost of doing business we all experience in our own operations. As a Board I feel that each member hopes these minimally impactful at the individual level but feel strongly that as a collective organization these fee increases will continue to allow our American

Shorthorn Association to continue to be fiscally aligned with member needs of services and promotion of this great breed.

To conclude, I am grateful and humbled to have been a part of one of the most rewarding and educational experiences I have had as breeder and as a professional of agriculture. I continue to be increasingly optimistic with regards to the opportunities that exist for the members of the American Shorthorn Association. As always, I welcome the conversations with other members that will allow us all to continue to refine and redefine our rolls for both our breed association and our operations at home!

FeeIncrease

by Rick Osterday, ASA Board of Director & Finance Committee Chairman

As a member of the ASA Board of Directors and chairman of the finance committee I believe our duty as directors is to balance the financial needs of our association along with providing our members with the tools to succeed.

There are so many exciting opportunities and new technologies coming at the cattle industry and Shorthorn needs to be positioned to evaluate and develop the ones that make sense to further our membership

in this industry.

As we have all watched the cost of business increases in our own operations, we are seeing it at ASA as well. The board and management has spent countless hours analyzing these cost increases and voted unanimously to implement a small raise in fees now, rather than waiting and having to do a large increase. An example for WHR fees. 10 cows=$20,50 cows=$100,100 cows=$200. The list of all fee increases are

published and will go into effect in 2027.

The continued support of our membership has allowed the Shorthorn breed to grow, while the US cow herd has been declining. We appreciate your understanding and continued investment in the future of Shorthorn cattle.

Below and on the following pages, please find those new fee schedules. They will also be able to be found on the ASA website.

WHR ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

What is included with being a WHR Breeder and doing the WHR Assessment:

• EPD’s on your animals

• Reduced registration of ET calves whose donor/recipient dams were assessed

• Free items included with assessments

• registrations of natural/AI calves within a year of birth

• first transfer of calves whose mother was assessed in the year they were born (within 60 days of sale)

• Entries of foundation (non-Shorthorn or commercial) animals

• Transfer of each assessed cow (within 60 days from date of sale)

Before any registrations can be accepted for the current calendar year, assessments must be completed and paid.

If paid between these dates Pay this amount

November 1st – January 25th

January 26th – March 31st

April 1st – December 31st

Cost to re-enroll an inactive cow

Manual Processing Fee*

$20

$27

$35

$25

$15

*If you choose to complete your WHR assessment by paper, a $15 manual processing fee will be added to the total amount owed. No extra fees added for the recommended online completion.

Whichever fee you pay initially is the fee that you will pay throughout the year if you need to add more females to your WHR inventory.

how to calculate total payment:

This is not the official WHR assessment form; this is just for reference to the fees associated.

New members must become WHR breeders. Membership is required to register cattle.

ASA Senior Membership (includes 1 year subscription to Shorthorn Country) $130

$48

Junior Membership (expires 12.31 of the year the member turns 22 years of age, doesn’t include Shorthorn Country subscription)

Registration, all sexes, under 12 months of age (Natural or AI)

Registration, all sexes, 12 to 24 months of age (Natural or AI)

Registration, all sexes, over 24 months of age (Natural or AI)

$110 ET registration, all sexes , with a WHR assessment paid recipient/donor dam, under 12 months of age

$22 ET registration, all sexes , w/o WHR assessment paid recipient/donor dam, under 12 months of age

$48 ET registration, all sexes , 12 to 24 months of age

registration, all sexes , over 24 months of age

First transfer of animals born to WHR paid dams, within 60 days of date of sale waived

$26

Second transfer of animals born to WHR paid dams, within 60 days of date of sale

Transfer processed over 60 days from date of sale $47

Transfer to multiple owners, within 60 days from date of sale waived

Transfer to multiple owners, over 60 days from date of sale

(closed assessment periods only, does not apply to current year assessments which are still open)

or commercial

all sexes, under 12 months of age

Registration, all sexes, 12 to 24 months of age

all sexes, over 24 months of age

Transfer processed within 60 days from the date of sale

processed over 60 days from the date of sale

to multiple owners within 60 days from the date of sale

Transfer to multiple owners over 60 days from the date of sale

New members must become WHR breeders. Membership is required to register cattle.

Membership (includes 1 year subscription to Shorthorn Country)

Registration, all sexes, under 12 months of age (Natural or AI)

Registration, all sexes, 12 to 24 months of age (Natural or AI)

Registration, all sexes, over 24 months of age (Natural or AI)

registration, all sexes , under 12 months of age

registration, all sexes , 12 to 24 months of age

registration, all sexes , over 24 months of

DNA Cards Ordering

by Wade Minihan, ASA director of shows & member communications

As many of us have experienced, mail is taking longer and longer to arrive these days. We have also received feedback that people are failing to receive their DNA blood and/or hair cards due to getting lost in the postal service; which is out of our control. In an effort to help solve the problem, we have updated our DNA card request process.

DNA cards can still be ordered at shorthorn.org, however, there are two options now. The first option is to request nine DNA cards or less. These cards will be processed at the American Shorthorn Association and mailed out from our office. With this request option, we will offer two shipping options, standard USPS or 2nd day UPS with tracking. Cards being mailed by standard mail will be mailed from the

ASA office every Thursday.

The second option for DNA card requests is directly through the NEOGEN website. This process is linked on shorthorn.org to directly order DNA (hair or blood) and ALLFLEX tissue sample kits from NEOGEN. This would be for ten or more card orders. NEOGEN requires a ten-card minimum when ordering hair or blood cards. When ordering cards through NEOGEN, simply type hair card, blood card, or tissue sampling unit into the search bar at the top. Tissue sampling units can only be purchased directly from NEOGEN; not through the ASA. Once you have added/selected your desired amount; you will proceed to the checkout. You will need to create an account with NEOGEN during the

checkout process.

In an attempt to serve our members better, we will now be offering DNA blood and hair cards at our ASA sanctioned shows. Save time and shipping costs by ordering ahead from us to deliver at the shows we attend. You can contact Wade or Cassie prior to the shows, or at the shows to obtain those cards. You can pay for preordered cards when picked up at shows with cash or card, or be billed via your DigitalBeef account.

When sending your DNA samples and form to the lab, we recommend sending with tracking. This will help you, the member, guarantee you know when/ if your sample has been received at the lab.

E D G E

American Shorthorn Association

Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence Show Classifications

(E.D.G.E. Show for Cattlemen’s Congress + NWSS) Purebred Shorthorn

Only

Show Season: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

1. All animals must be registered as purebred Shorthorn in the records of the American Shorthorn Association (ASA) at the time of the show. 2. ASA will accept electronic registration papers at ASA sanctioned shows for check-in, unless otherwise stated by the hosting show rules.

3. All animals must have a birth weight and weaning weight recorded in the registry.

4. All animals must have a 100K Genomic testing sample submitted and received at the lab by November 1.

5. The fair/show must adhere to the below divisions for all Shorthorn Shows regardless of entry numbers. Age divisions are not flexible.

6. The show will be evaluated by one judge. The same judge will evaluate both phenotype and genotype.

7. Genotypic and phenotypic components will be evaluated as separate proportions in this show. Both genotypic and phenotypic components will have equal parts in the overall tabulation (50% genotypic/50% phenotypic).

8. Genotypic judging will take place prior to exhibition in the phenotypic portion. During the phenotypic class, the judge will be provided with animal birthdates and placed on phenotype. During divisions and overall championship drive, EPDs will be provided, and the judge will be asked to rank the group of cattle using both phenotype and genotype.

9. The top two animals in a class will be announced and advance onto the division classes. If a tie occurs in class, EPDs will be provided to the judge.

10. Females 20 months of age on the day of the show need to have a pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, non-owner veterinarian at the time the female is processed for the show. If verification cannot be produced upon request, the exhibitor is allowed to find a qualified veterinarian to verify pregnancy prior to time of show.

11. Senior Yearling Females who have calved will show based on age and will show without the calf at side. Cow/Calf pair classes will not be offered.

12. All Shorthorn cattle are subject to a tattoo inspection, parentage DNA testing, an age inspection and/or females 20 months of age on day of show are subject to a blood test to prove pregnancy if deemed necessary by the ASA. The decision of an examining veterinarian is final.

IMPORTANT: Each of the following classes MAY be broken into multiple classes to accommodate large numbers of entries, but separate classes may NOT be combined into one. For example, there MAY be four “Junior Heifer Calf” classes, but “Late & Early Spring Calves” may NOT be combined into one single “Spring Heifer Calf” class.

Class numbers provided below are an example format, each fair and/or show may renumber each class and division as needed.

Bull Classes & Divisions – Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.

Late Spring Bull Calves – calved after May 1, 2026

Spring Bull Calves – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2026

Junior Bull Calves – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2026

Division I Champion Bull

Bull Calves – calved between November 1 and December 31, 2025

Bull Calves – calved between September 1 and October 31, 2025

Yearling Bulls – calved between July 1 and August 31, 2025

Spring Yearling Bulls – calved between May 1 and June 30, 2025

Spring Yearling Bulls – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2025

Yearling Bulls – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2025

Yearling Bulls – calved between July 1 and December 31, 2024

Bulls – calved between January 1 and June 30, 2024

Division I–V

Division I–V

Female Classes & Divisions – Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.

Shorthorn

24. Late Spring Heifer Calves – calved after May 1, 2026

25. Early Spring Heifer Calves – calved in April 2026

26. Early Spring Heifer Calves – calved in March 2026

27. Junior Heifer Calves – calved in February 2026

28. Junior Heifer Calves – calved in January 2026

29. Division I Champion Female

30. Reserve Division I Champion Female

31. Winter Heifer Calves – calved between November 1 and December 31, 2025

32. Senior Heifer Calves – calved between September 1 and October 31, 2025

33. Division II Champion Female

34. Reserve Division II Champion Female

35. Summer Yearling Females – calved between July 1 and August 31, 2025

36. Late Spring Yearling Females – calved between May 1 and June 30, 2025

37. Division III Champion Female

38. Reserve Division III Champion Female

39. Early Spring Yearling Females – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2025

40. Junior Yearling Females – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2025

41. Division IV Champion Female

42. Reserve Division IV Champion Female

43. Senior Yearling Females – calved between September 1 and December 31, 2024

44. Division V Champion Female

45. Reserve Division V Champion Female

46. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female – chosen from Division I–V

47. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female – chosen from Division I–V

Builders of the Breed

1945: Thomas E. Wilson; James Tomson; L.E. Mathers, Sr.; Wharton Allen; Wallace Campbell; Albert Hultine; and Paul Teegardin.

1946: Russell Kelce; Fred Hubbell; T.D. Jones; Charles Broughton; Will Dryden; L.W. Thieman; and Charles Lynn.

1947: Josef Winkler; Homer Clausen; R.D. Arnold; C.M. Caraway; W.J. Russell; H.L Straus; and Bert A. Hanson.

1948: William Bartholomay, Jr.; Frank W. Harding; E.M. Sims; Dale Bellows; George E. Day; George E. Smith; and Fred A. Johnson.

1949: Byron Hawks; Luther K. Rice; Fred Lee; Otis A. Carter; Fred Blomstrom; and Harold Thieman.

1950: D.M. Gregg; James Napier; George Struve; Kenneth E. Deacon; J.W. Bennett; and Charles H. Nickel.

1951: S.A. Donahoe; W.A. Cochel; George N. Fisher; Stewart G. Bennett; Russell Blomstrom; and Cleo Hultine.

1952: Frank Scofield; C.K. Tomson; Carl Greif; J.W. Durno; Harry McCann; and Carl M. Johnson.

1953: H.H. Allen; W.N. Anderson; Dewey Carnahan; Harold White; J.R. Kenner; and John Bertz.

1954: John C. Blume; Reford Gardhouse; B. Hollis Hanson; Carl W. Retzlaff; Grant Campbell; Gerald Clodfelter; and E.P. Laughlin.

1955: Allan C. Atlason; Cyrus S. Eaton; Autrey Caraway; W.L. Lyons Brown; Miss Emma Allison; W.W. Rapley; and Walter H. Larson.

1956: Louis Cadesky; Stanley G. Harris; Robert A. Collier; A.R. (Sandy) Cross; Otto Thiede; James L. Adams; and Fred W. Smalstig.

1957: Alex Cross; S.J. O’Bryan; John F. Shuman; Dr. O.W. House; Phil J. Sauer; W. Henry Dilatush; F.T. Brown; and P.S. Troubadour.

1958: W.W. Donaldson; John Alexander, Sr.; Thomas B. Hawkins: Don James; Harry Ackerman; B.W. Cooper; and Miles Wertz.

1959: R.E. Smith; David S. Graham; Gilbert Elken, Jr.; W.C. Jones; Wayne A. Carr; F.E. Jackson; and Byron D. Reser.

1960: Robert G. Heine; James G.

Tomson; Raymond P. Duer; Miss Betty Royon; Harvey B. Wilson; Ray Clodfelter; and Roland G. Magill.

1961: W.H. Boutell; George T. Richardson; L.E. Mathers, Jr.; Sumption Brothers; W.A. Warters; Daniel J. O’Conner, Jr.; and Jacob Walter, Jr.

1962: C.D. Swaffar; Otto H. Grosse; Levi Johnson; Cecil Steinmetz; Clarence Worden; George Garvin Brown; and W.P. Hix.

1963: Louis Wernicke; Henry Dietz; Charles Ewald; Russell Held; Louis Latimer; George R. Gallatin; and Fred E. Smalstig.

1964: Mervin F. Aegerter; R.B. Stimson; Dr. Arthur H. Weiland; True Buckmaster; George DePape; Jack Ragsdale; and Otto Johnson.

1965: Ted L. Aegerter; Max L. Cardey; Paul Potter; E.H. Stoltz; Mrs. Hugh Fenwick; Harry McCabe; and Charles Hix.

1966: Dwight McCoy; Herman R. Purdy; Carroll Latimer; Cary A. Colburn; Lyle Brooks; Dave Brockmueller; and Lou Laughlin.

1967: William H. Roda; J.E. Halsey; Albert J. Hamann; Clyde G. Harlow; J.E. Klokkenga; Harry T. Peters, Jr.; and Chris R. Bertz, Jr.

1968: A.C. Buehler; Roger Applegate; Orlyn Oswald; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lorenz; Norman D. Hogg; Roy R. Rutledge; and Ed Rocker.

1969: Burke N. Allison; Jos. Biglands; Ben G. Studer; Ed Hoyt; Howard Snethen; Charles B. Leemon; and Bill Hoewischer.

1970: Truman Kingsley; Bob Gordon; Mrs. W.C. Pitfield; Dewey Lunstra; Mrs. Glenn Miller; Joe Huckfeldt; and Jim and John Humphreys.

1971: James A. Brennen; Mrs. George Garvin Brown; Dick Braman; John Draper; Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Long; Martin Nold; and Milton Nagley.

1972: Lyle V. DeWitt; R. Lee Johnson; Rudolph Kaehler; Mr. and Mrs. Arch Allen; George Inness; William Cruickshank; and Wendell Lovely.

1973: Dr. L. Eugene Byers; Jerry Taylor; Richard Prentice; Mr. and Mrs. Fred

Coats; Mrs. Frank J. Haumont; Larry A. Hart; and Lloyd Hatch.

1974: Mrs. T.C. Stuart; Mr. and Mrs. Vic Taylor; Dover Sindelar; Wertz Bros.; Robert Hahn; Harvey Fulton; and Bert Kessi.

1975: Mark L. Graham, Sr.; A.D. Tilley, Jr.; Buck Bardwell; W.J. Boake; Barry Jordan; Lloyd Waters; and Ernest Esau.

1976: Earl Fieser; R.W. Parrott; Edgar Philpott; Bill Scott; Don and Pat Stout; Louis M. Womack; and Joe Woods.

1977: Robert Miller; Robert Raisbeck; Val and Bev Kjernisted; Gary Englehorn; Charles DeBusk; Donald Kaehler; and W.O. “Bill” Jennings.

1978: Horace Curtis & Sons; Herbert and Harry Krug; Joseph T. Christen; George and Janice Alden; Lester Love; William and Wayne Hartman; and Russell M. Sloan.

1979: Thomas Elias McGee; David W. Clark, Jr.; F.A. Heckendorf, Jr.; Duane Rocker; Sandra and Bert Pepper; Virgil Wegener and Steve Washburn; and Otis W. Rothlisberger.

1980: Donald W. Schlegel; Harvey W. Schulhauser; Carvin H. Guy; Gilbert Lee Miller; Ronald B. Hofstrand; Richard D. Yarnell; and Rex, Brian, and Randy Cates.

1981: Ric and Judy Hoyt; M.R. and Lil Boake; W.N. and Harriett H. Moore; Scott Dau; Steve and Tom Torgerson; Orville A. Stangl; and Max Tribbett Family.

1982: Robert Dahl; Stanley Melroe; Roger Steiger; Orville and Kendrick Berg; Paul Schrag; Mike Dugdale; and Darrel, Dave, and Dean Steck.

1983: N. Gerald and Grant C. Alexander; Ralph and Don Pope; James A. McAnear, Jr.; Sherman Berg; Edgar and John Wise; Don Cardey; and Archie and Gary Hansen.

1984: Wayne Clark; Stanley H. Harper; Odis A. Lowe, Jr.; William McCullough; Dr. and Mrs. George M. Smith; Dick and Wilma Russell; and Damar Farms, Inc.

1985: Kadel Urice; Howell F. Eyler; Duane Sicht; Roy D. Dedmon; Darrell and Denny Jordan; Art and Luke Bakenhus; and L. Jack Bedwell.

1986: Eddie and Judy Grathwohl; Gladys

Dau; Bradley Eisiminger; Gary and Pam Naylor; Jim Scott; Calvin and Steve Hiatt; and Dale Louis Wernicke.

1987: Dale Rocker; Keith H. Lauer; Gary and Chuck Buchholz; G.M. “Mike” and Linda Kahoa; Hugh, Jr., Tom, and Ron Moore; Steve and Linda Haywood; and William Earl Wilson.

1988: Hale Charlton and Jim McCollum; Alfred and Darrell Ippensen; Doug Schrag; Bill Smithers; Herbert Symington; and Paul Wharton & Sons.

1989: Gordon Brockmueller; Don Hoyt; Dr. W.L. Munson; and Charles Meisner & Sons.

1990: Robert and Ronald Alden; Phil and Chuck Johnson; Robert and Dorothy Connell; and Duane and Evelyn Greeley.

1991: Neil and Mary Davis; Bruce and Sandra Wallace; Arden Preheim; and Joseph O. and Joseph F. “Sam” Erhnthaller.

1992: Wayne C. Neely; George W. Slater; Bernie and Norma Bolton; and Mary and J.O. Bass III.

1993: Jesse Duckett and Larry Kohlstaedt.

1994: Don Cagwin and Frank and Mary Kaehler.

1995: William H. Hoskins and James A. Cato.

1996: Gene McDonald and North Dakota State University.

1997: Bill Rasor and Lyle Ewald.

1998: Wayne Temple Sr. & Family and C.F. Martin.

1999: Dr. George Ahlschwede and Rick and Sandy Osterday, Stangl Shorthorns.

2000: Dale Studer Family Shorthorns and Steve Melroe & Family, Melroe Shorthorns.

2001: Merl Welch, Green Ridge Shorthorns and A. Lorne Edmondson, Bromelee Shorthorns.

2002: The Bertz Family, Meadow Lane Farms and Ronald Gooch, Greenbelt Shorthorns.

2003: Harold and Kay Good, Good Family Shorthorns, and Donald McMillan & Sons, McMillan Shorthorn Ranch.

2004: Dave McFarland Family, Diamond M Shorthorns and Richard C. McElhaney, McElhaney Stock Farm.

2005: Jim and Beverly Freed, Double J Ranch/Jeepetta Cattle Co. and Dick Hahn, Hahn Family Shorthorns.

2006: The Jim Williams Family, V8 Shorthorns and Verl Shell, Milestone Cattle Co.

2007: Nick Steinke Family, Steinke Shorthorns and L.E. ‘Les’ Mathers III, MD, Leveldale Farms.

2008: Randy & Nancy Griffis, Carolina Cattle Company and George & Gail McLachlan, Lakeside Farms.

2009: Ralph S. Larson, Y Lazy Y Shorthorns and John R. Hagie, Cyclone Trace Cattle Co.

2010: Steve & Laura McGill, South Starr Farm, Robert ‘Bob’ & Joyce Wilson, Dr. Larry Wilson, Robjoy Shorthorns

2011: Scott & Janet Leemon & Family, Leemon Stock Farm and Dr. Raymond Ediger, Green Spring Farm.

2012: Derek Jungels, Jungels Shorthorn Farm and Edward Meyer, Meyer Farms.

2013: Marty Loving, Loving Farms, Steve & Julie French, Little Cedar Cattle Company and Don Washburn, Iroquoian Shorthorns.

2014: Charles and Judy Obrect, O-Dale Farms and Virginia Davis, KV Cattle.

2015: Kevin & Kari Vander Wal, Vander Wal Shorthorns; Sammy Richardson, Richardson Farms, and L. Martin Haliton Jr., Wind Crest Farm.

2016: Penny, Caleb, Seth & Courtney Vance, Bill & Jane Hale, Hale Farms; and Scott Horton & Family, Horton Farms.

2017: Laurence Pathy, Shadybrook Farms and John Sullivan, Sullivan Farms.

2018: Dave Greenhorn, Greenhorn Cattle Company, and Jon Byers & Jeff Byers, Byland Polled Shorthorns.

2019: Mark W.P. Gordon, and Phillip & Linda Bowman, Bowman Superior Genetics.

2020: RC Show Cattle, Dr. Roger Hunsley, Ben & Sharon Wilson.

2021: Dr. Bert Moore, Dr. Tom Turner.

2022: Greg Crawford, Cory Bollum, and Jeff Bedwell.

2023: Ward Bakenhus, Bill & Joe Bales, Rick Leone & Family.

2024: Mike Bennett & David Ragsdale.

2025: Lynn Charles Ewald & Jeff and Susie Winkle.

In Memoriam: Hal Longley; Don Longley; and Horace Walker. Honorary: Charlotte MacLeod.

ShowBull & Female of the Year

2024-25: Show Bull of the Year, CF Logic X; Show Female of the Year, LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, LBW Bo Duke; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET.

2023-24: Show Bull of the Year, BFS LCCC AFLC Direct Deposit 2254 ET; Show Female of the Year, CF Crystal Lucy 230 RK X ET; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, TESCC Almighty Zeus 755J ET; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET.

2022-23: Show Bull of the Year, Little Cedar Currency 2146; Show Female of the Year, CF CSF Dream Lady 140 HC X ET; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, TSSC BT Limit Up 1099J ET; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, SULL Fancy Cherri 1221J ET.

2021-22: Show Bull of the Year, CF Maskerade 070 BW X; Show Female of the Year, SULL Special Chelsie 0453H ET; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, SMCK Jameson; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, CF Mona Lisa Primo 115 X ET.

2020-21: Show Bull of the Year, CF S/F Upper Hand X ET; Show Female of the Year, Steck WSCC Chelsie HC 911G; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, SS Southern Comfort 908; ShorthornPlus

Female of the Year, CF CSF Mona Lisa 934 Primo ET.

2019-20: Show Bull of the Year, CF S/F Upper Hand X ET; Show Female of the Year, CF CSF Margie 830 AV X ET; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, LDB Premium Reward Apache 911; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, SULL Crystal Blue 8076F ET.

2018-19: Show Bull of the Year, TJH Bo’s Maxim H7; Show Female of the Year, Steck Chelsie C 704 ET; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, CCF Nicholas C59E; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, SULL Black Cherri 7217E ET.

2017-18: Show Bull of the Year, SULL RGLC Legacy 525 ET; Show Female of the Year, CF CSF Demi 650 SOL ET; ShorthornPlus Show Bull of the Year, 5J Gustus 24E; ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year, KOLT Blue the Roo 940. 2016-17: Show Bull of the Year, SULL RGLC Legacy 525 ET; Show Female of the Year, SULL Dream On 5158 ET x; ShorthornPlus Show Bull of the Year, DTR Buzz 612D; ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year, KOLT Blue the Roo 940. 2015-16: Show Bull of the Year, JM Vortecs Rider ET; Show Female of the Year, SULL Dream On 5158 ET.

2025-26: Show Female of the Year, CF Mona Lisa 547 OM X ET, owned by Knox Neumayr.

2025-26: ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year, AD Miss Boog, owned by Axel Biehler & Emily Schellenberg.

2025-26: Show Bull of the Year, CF In Demand, owned by Gypsy Creek Ranch.

2014: Show Bull of the Year, CF V8 Fascination X; Show Female of the Year, KOLT Gentry 363 ET.

2013: Show Bull of the Year: SULL Master Rose; Show Female of the Year, GCC Lucky Sunshine 153 ET.

2012: Show Bull of the Year, CF BCL HBO X ET; Show Female of the Year, GCC Achiever Charm 71 ET.

2011: Show Bull of the Year, CF Flex; Show Female of the Year, SULL Salute Destiny 9001.

2009: Show Bull of the Year, SB PFC Proud Venture WH ET; Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Mona’s Hip Hop ET.

2008: Show Bull of the Year, Mr. V8 D’Brickashaw 11552; Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Mollie Jo 93S2.

2007: Show Bull of the Year, AF KF VG Step Ahead 525, Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Dionne D 50R7.

2006: Show Bull of the Year, HD Big and Rich 204; Show Female of the Year, SULL Sara’s Sable.

2005: Show Bull of the Year, COR Fear Factor 11702, Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Can’t Fool Me.

2025-26: ShorthornPlus Show Bull of the Year (Tie), 3BC Executive Class 415, Jaycee Schomberg & CF PC Woolsworth X , owned by Piper Cates.

ASA Committees

2026 ASA Committees

Shorthorn Breed Improvement Committee

Chair, Cary Gilman

Cory Bollum 507-279-0480 cdbollum@hormel.com

Tyler Cates 765-576-0035 tylerncates@yahoo.com

Scott Loving 620-786-1369 scott@lovingfarms.com

Chris Cassidy 815-674-5129 chris.c5angus@gmail.com

Ross Mostetler 785-541-1012 redcowfamily@gmail.com

Greg Beckler 330-201-5975 becklershorthorns@gmail.com

Andy Scott 405-650-2798 lynn_racer@yahoo.co

Dave Nichols 785-317-4994 dnichols@ksu.edu

ASA Representative, Bryce Schumann 785-424-0360 bryce@shorthorn.org

ASA Staff, Montie Soules 918- 645-4322 montie@shorthorn.org

Shorthorn Senior Show Committee

Chair, Jeff Bedwell (580) 822-5590 jeff.bedwell@okstate.edu

Vice Chair, Rick Leone

ASA Staff, Cassie Reid (816) 599-7777 cassie@shorthorn.org

ASA Staff, Wade Minihan (816) 599-7777 wade@shorthorn.org

ASA Staff, Montie Soules (918) 645-4322 montie@shorthorn.org

Auto Appointed, Tyler Cates

Auto Appointed, Jake Nikkel

Auto Appointed, Mark Blankinship

Elected, Nancy Grathwohl Heter

Elected, Jason Newcom

Elected, Ron Moore

Elected, Nate Studer

Elected, Luke Turner

Shorthorn Junior Advisor’s Committee

Appointed by AJSA Board, Joe Bales

Appointed by AJSA Board, Katrina Evans

ASA Board Liaison, Jeff Aegerter 402-641-4696

ASA Staff, Shelby Diehm 816-599-7777

ASA Staff, Montie Soules 918-645-4322

Nominating Committee for Board Candidates

John Sonderman 402-563-3917 jmsonderman@frontiernet.net

Greg Beckler 330-201-5975 becklershorthorns@gmail.com

Kevin Gibler 816-809-7148 kjgibler@hotmail.com

Dave Greenhorn 937-470-6552 davegreenhorn69@gmail.com

Andy Scott 405-650-2798 rockhauler76@yahoo.com

Shorthorn Youth Development Fund Foundation Board

Jeff Agerter, President

Ben Wilson, ASA Board Liaison (1 Year Term)

Julie French

Nancy Grathwohl Heter

Jerry Nickels

Keven Wendt

Montie Soules

President, Mark Gordon markwpgordon@gmail.com 217-737-7905 2020-2026

Vice President, Jeff Bedwell jeff.bedwell@okstate.edu 580-822-5590 2021-2027

Executive Director , Rick Osterday rsosterday@venturecomm.net 605-281-1175 2022-2028

Director, Tyler Cates tylerncates@yahoo.com 765-576-0035 2023-2026

Director, Cory Bollum cdbollum@hormel.com 507-279-0480 2023-2026

Director, Jeff Aegerter jeff.aegerter@gmail.com 402-641-4696 2024-2027

Director, Cary Gilman crgilman@coonvalleytelco.com 515-360-6006 2024-2027

Director, Scott Loving scott@lovingfarms.com 620-786-1369 2025-2028

Director, Ben Wilson benwilson@windstream.net 606-782-0754 2025-2028

Mark Gordon, president

Jeff Bedwell, vice president

Rick Osterday, executive director Montie Soules , executive/CEO

Finance Committee Chair, Rick Osterday

President, Mark Gordon

Vice President, Jeff Bedwell

ASA Director, Jeff Aegerter

The American Shorthorn Association (ASA) continues to support members who market beef directly to consumers through Shorthorn Beef — Locally Raised.

This program is designed to connect Shorthorn producers with individuals and families looking to purchase locally raised beef while showcasing the quality, care, and dedication behind the Shorthorn breed.

Participating producers receive promotional support through ASA social media channels, the ASA website to help expand their reach and connect with new customers.

Explore the list of participating producers below.

Interested in being included? Contact shelby@shorthorn.org, or visit **shorthorn.org** to learn more and join the program. The new website is interactive allowing you to select a number and find contact info as pictured above!

List of Shorthorn Beef Producers

1. Knutson Shorthorns :: Pine Island, Minnesota :: knutsonshorthorns@gmail.com :: 507.259.9804 :: knutsonshorthorns.com

2. Kirsch Family Farms :: Fremont, Ohio :: kkirsch5@hotmail.com :: 419.707.9839 :: https://facebook.com/KirschFamilyFarms/

3. Wilfred Tate :: Chickasha, Oklahoma :: 405.320.1621

4. Holland Family :: Tecumseh, Oklahoma :: 405.488.4783 :: ironrock@gmail.com

5. Muddy Water Farm :: Madisonville, Tennessee :: lisalay99@yahoo.com :: 423.295.4483

6. DTR Cattle Company :: Raymond, Kansas :: ngrathwohl@me.com :: 785.587.7947 :: www.dtrcattlecompany.com

7. Cannondale Farms :: Red Wing, Minnesota :: tombryan6380@gmail.com :: 651.301.9555

8. Dreamy 280 Farm Fresh Meats, LLC :: Blue Mounds, Wisconsin :: dreamy280@gmail.com :: 608.437.8074 www.Dreamy280.com

9. Dale B. Spurlen :: Dublin, Texas :: spurlen@cctc.net :: 254.734.5429

10. Maples Shorthorns :: Copperas Cove, Texas :: maplessh@earthlink.net :: 254.289.3429

11. Barrett Family :: Randolph, Minnesota :: bsf_shorthorns@hotmail.com :: 507.302.9444 :: barrettstockfarm.blogspot.com

12. Paint Valley Farms :: Millersburg, Ohio :: paintvalley81@yahoo.com :: 330.231.6834 :: paintvalleyfarms.com

13. Brambleridge Farm :: Frankewing, Tennessee :: brambleridgefowl@gmail.com :: 931.732.5142

14. Bright Lights Show Cattle :: Beloit, Wisconsin :: mackenzie@brightlightsshowcattle.com :: 608.728.3238 :: brightlightsshowcattle.com

15. Blazin A Shorthorns/Amos Hereford Farm, Craig & Denise Amos :: Indianola, Iowa :: cdamos@msn.com :: Craig cell515.238.9852, Denise Cell -515.238.1610 :: www.amosherefordfarm.com

16. Francis Shorthorns :: Lyndon, Illinois :: lightning2956@gmail.com :: 815.590.2053

17. Robin Bonn :: Eugene, Oregon :: robinwbonn@gmail.com

18. Ahlschwede Shorthorns, George Ahlschwede :: San Angelo, Texas :: 325.651.7533 :: ahlga@zipnet.us

19. Beckler Shorthorns :: Wooster, Ohio :: gbeckler@wpdlad.com :: 330.201.5975

20. Country K Shorthorns :: Stitzer, Wisconsin :: countrykshorthorns@yahoo.com :: 608.943.8850

21. Circle K Cattle Company :: Udell, Iowa :: mbkorthaus@gmail.com :: 641.895.4695

22. Leveldale :: Mason City, Illinois :: mathers@leveldale.com :: 309.678.4230

23. Meyer Family Shorthorns, Craig & Jamey Meyer :: Greensburg, Indiana :: craigandjameymeyer@gmail.com :: 812.374.2329

24. 4 Spear Ranch :: Casper, Wyoming :: snlcattleco@gmail.com :: 307.439.3069

25. GSKI Shorthorns :: Snyder, Colorado :: ej_baughman@hotmail.com :: 970.380.5458

26. Ropp Farms :: Albany, Oregon :: contact@roppfamilyfarm.com :: 541.223.2870 :: roppfamilyfarm.com

27. New Town Shorthorns, Dan Owen :: Taft, Tennessee :: 1danowne@gmail.com :: 931.607.9821

28. Davis Farms, Matt Davis :: Manhattan, Kansas :: rockyford24@hotmail.com :: 785.313.3993

29. Oakview Shorthorns, Lonny Flack Family :: Nevada, Iowa :: lonnyf@netins.net :: 641.377.2112

30. Bowman Superior Genetics, Phillip & Linda Bowman :: Greens Fork, Indiana :: bsg.phillip.bowman@gmail.com 765.886.5777 :: breedforprofit.com

31. Waukaru Farms :: Rensselaer, Indiana :: tojo@waukaru.net :: 219.819.4603 :: waukaru.net

32. M&M Shorthorns, Mike & Matt Sloan :: Jeromesville, Ohio :: sloan.7@hotmail.com :: Mike Sloan – 419.685.0960, Matt Sloan 419.685.4777

33. Hidden Paradise Ranch, Devin Hadorn-Papke :: Eau Claire, Wisconsin :: devinhp22@gmail.com :: 715.271.5018

34. Elbee Farms, Lee Bigham :: Frankfort, Kansas :: elbeefarms@diodecom.net :: 785.556.0375

35. Yokeley Farms :: Winston Salem, North Carolina :: yokeleyfarms@gmail.com :: 336.345.7333 :: yokeleyfarms.com

36. HAHN Family Shorthorns, LLC., Aaron Hahn :: Minonk, Illinois :: hahnfamilyshorthornsllc@gmail.com :: 309.645.4488 :: hahnshorthorns.com

37. Peak View Ranch LLC :: Fowler, Colorado :: peakviewranch@hotmail.com :: 719.263.4321

38. Shinglepile Creek Farm :: Luverne, Alabama :: ashleyocatrett@gmail.com :: 334.508.0464

39. Green Gate Farm :: Rochester, Washington :: christykmk@hotmail.com :: 360.273.3882

40. Prairie View Farms :: Holland, Michigan :: brentpvf@att.net :: 616.510.9005

41. M Bar Shorthorns, Troy and Sommer Smith :: Walton, Kansas :: 620.386.4696 :: janesommersmith@gmail.com :: mbarshorthorns.net

42. C Squared Shorthorns, Cole Strickland :: Nashville, North Carolina :: bigcstrickland22@gmail.com :: 252.908.2071

43. Sugar Grove Farms :: Hillsboro, Ohio :: sugargrovefarms@outlook.com :: 937.840.8482 :: https://sugargrovess.com

44. JVT Livestock :: Opelika, Alabama :: hdm0004@auburn.edu :: 334.734.6841

45. La Quilla Shorthorns, Duane Lehman :: Rice, Washington :: dlehman456@yahoo.com :: 509.738.6595

46. Esselburn Grain and Cattle Farm LLC, Tom Esselburn :: Shreve, Ohio :: ohioag81@yahoo.com :: 330.201.1345 esselburnbeef.com

47. JB Land & Livestock, Jason & Tasha Bunting :: Emington, IL :: Jrbunting76@gmail.com :: 815.252.5520

48. Jay Benham :: Troy, Ohio :: 937.335.1622

49. Bolinger Family Farm :: North Manchester, Indiana :: saletsinger@gmail.com :: 317.385.4911

50. Evolution Beef :: Millers Creek, North Carolina :: evolutionbeef@outlook.com :: 336.973.5207

51. Donnelly Shorthorns, Adam Donnelly :: Clear Lake, Wisconsin :: dfencecc@hotmail.com :: 651.470.4069

52. Allison Homeplace Farms :: Washington, Indiana :: bovine08@gmail.com :: 812.254.6185

53. JNK Farms :: Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin :: jesse.swenson4@gmail.com :: 608.632.0043 :: Find us on Facebook!

54. Northern Hills, Gary Weilbaker :: Fort Wayne, Indiana :: gary@careersolutionsco.com :: 260.414.5727

55. Glory Days Livestock :: Graford, Texas :: amber.emilee@yahoo.com :: 940.567.1026

56. Fahrmeier’s :: Lexington, Missouri :: Fahrmeiersupick@gmail.com :: 816.289.2496

57. Rocky Acres Shorthorns :: Shady Spring, West Virginia :: rockyacresshorthorns@gmail.com :: 304.546.1684 or 304.575.0850

58. STS Cattle Co. :: London, Ohio :: shonkwilerk@outlook.com :: 614.419.8022

59. Perlich Stock Farms :: Albion, Indiana :: perlichbeef@gmail.com :: Allen – 260.564.0662 :: David – 260.564.0663

60. MFK Shorthorns, Maurice & Faye Korthaus & Wes Korthaus :: Smithfield, Kentucky :: mfkshorthorns@gmail.com :: 502.649.6475

61. South Starr Farm, The McGill Family :: Iva, South Carolina :: 864.376.9407:: stevemcgill62@gmail.com

62. Sowers Farms :: Roseville, Ohio :: sowersfarmrs@gmail.com :: 740.621.6360

63. Pirsue Show/Sale Cattle, Charlie Hartsfield :: Lynnville, Tennessee :: 931.629.2265 :: charliepsc@gmail.com

64. Ryan Kegley :: Kearney, Nebraska :: 308.440.8417 :: kegleyryan@yahoo.com

65. Spring View Cattle :: Neillsville, Wisconsin :: Karen 612.770.1831 or Lee 608.400.5657

66. Derek Launius :: Broughton, Illinois :: 618.924.0343 :: dereklaunius@hotmail.com :: can ship to you!!

67. J Armstrong Cattle :: Alpena, Arkansas :: 281.851.1151 :: jarmstrongcattle@gmail.com

68. Oak Hollow Farm :: Platteville, Wisconsin :: 608.348.8046 :: oakhollowfarm@outlook.com

69. DJ & Amanda Huff :: Wabash, Indiana :: 812.592.4929 :: dylanjhuff@gmail.com continued on next page

70. Shady Maple Farm :: Panama, New York :: 716.782.4643 or 716.665.9423 :: 5osborne@windstream.net

71. JP Bar Ranch, Juston & Gena Plummer :: Herald, California :: 916.834.1898 :: luvhim6@icloud.com :: jpbarranch.com

72. Crestmead Farm :: Pilot Grove, Missouri :: Bill 660.888.9790 or Mary 660.888.3937 :: wbetter@iland.net

73. VW Cattle :: :: Volga, SD :: Dallis 605.690.9069 :: vwcattle1978@gmail.com :: vwcattle.com

74. Juniper Crossing Farms :: Quincy, Florida :: 850.510.9393 :: junipercrossingfarms@yahoo.com :: junipercrossingfarms.com

75. DJ Huff :: Wabash, Indiana :: 812.592.4929 :: dylanjhuff@gmail.com

76. Turner Shorthorns, Tom & Susie Turner :: Somerset, Ohio :: 614.499.5248 :: tom@turnershorthorns.com :: www.turnershorthorns.com

77. Double Nickel Cattle Company :: Trovoli, IL :: Brimfield IL :: 309.224.1321 :: doublenickelcattle@gmail.com :: doublenickelcattle.com

78. Lane Cattle :: Will Lane :: Grove, Oklahoma :: 918.253.7344 :: will@grandinsuranceagency.com

79. Harzman Farms :: Brent Harzman :: Downs, Kansas :: 785.454.1102 :: bharzman@gmail.com :: sell by the ¼ ½ or full beef

80. Aegerter Cattle Company :: Jeff Aegerter & Jon Schernikau :: Seward, Nebraska :: 402.450.0292 :: jon.schernikau@gmail.com

81. Schooner Valley Shorthorns :: Nashville, IN :: 812.340.4153:: hoozreiner@gmail.com

82. Legacy Ranch :: Rhineland, Missouri :: 314.609.1887 :: connie@cruzcompany.com

83. John Lathrop :: Sherburne, New York :: 607.226.0930 :: jlathropgrazing@yahoo.com

84. Schabbing Shorthorn Farms :: Cape Girardeau, Missouri :: 573.335.1938 :: schabsh@gmail.com

85. Tadmore Farms :: Caldwell, Texas :: 281.684.4809 :: tadmorefarms@gmail.com

86. JLCF Livestock, Jason, Lisa, Caytie, & Fayth Couch :: Miami, OK :: 918.752.4237 :: jlcflivestock@gmail.com :: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071046504686&mibextid=ZbWKwL

87. Canyon Rim Farms, David and Elizabeth Magar :: Goodnight, Texas :: 806.437.3754 :: dmagar.canyonrimfarm@gmail.com :: Quarters, halves, and individual cuts

88. JEM Farms, Joel & Esther McBride :: Oakville, Washington :: 360.470.9250 :: jemshowcattle@gmail.com

89. Stone Barn Shorthorns, Ethan Murry :: Conestoga, Pennsylvania :: 717.405.2521 :: jemurry91@gmail.com

90. Jerome Cech :: Clarkson, Nebraska :: jepcech@gmail.com

91. Reese Lock :: Fleming, Colorado :: 970.466.1427:: jenae.lock@gmail.com

92. BS4 Cattle :: Hawkeye, Iowa :: 563.422.7815 :: ben.steph7@gmail.com

93. Prairie View Shorthorn Farm :: Seneca, Kansas :: 785.541.1012 :: redcowfamily@gmail.com

94. Burntwood Livestock :: McKinnon, Wyoming :: 307.871.9320 :: firechild@burntwoodlivestock.com :: Facebook – Burntwood Livestock

95. 3-C Ranch, Malissa and Rick Cavazos :: Kennard, Texas :: 469.212.6035 :: 3cranchtexas@gmail.com :: Facebook

96. Merrill Farms :: Wakeman, Ohio :: 440.935.2827, 419.706.4196 :: elizabethrowland2827@gmail.com

97. Hollow Tree Branch :: Virginia Beach, Virginia :: 757.721.7456 :: mcullipher@icloud.com :: https://www.cullipherfarm.com/

98. Dover Ranch Shorthorns :: Billings, Montana :: 406.259.8706 :: doverranchshorthorns@gmail.com :: Facebook – Dover Ranch

99. Bum Steer Cattle Co - Lewie Pugh :: Holden, Missouri :: 330.795.0482 :: bumsteertrking@aol.com :: https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100000100050345

100. Nile Valley Shorthorns - Hendrickson Trust :: Sedalia, Missouri :: 618.367.4190 :: roanbullman2@gmail.com :: http:// nilevalleyfarm.mysite.com :: https://www.facebook.com/nilevalley.shorthorns.9/

101. CMA Cattle :: State Center, Iowa :: Lisa - 641.691.0266, Abby – 641.691.4992 :: mom2cma@gmail.com

102. Cork Hollow Cattle :: Brownsville, MN :: 507.458.4842 :: jscanlan1022@gmail.com :: corkhollowcattle.com

103. Sunny Day Ranches :: Merced, CA :: goofy.ears@gmail.com

104. CTH Livestock :: Malin, OR :: 541.891.6556 :: cthlivestock@yahoo.com

105. CB Shorthorns, LLC. :: Eagle, ID :: 208.972.0118 :: cb.shorthorns@gmail.com :: https://www.cbshorthorns.com/

106. Merrill Farms :: Wakeman, OH :: 440.935.2827 :: elizabethrowland2827@gmail.com :: merrill-farms.com

107. Fochtman Farms :: Bale, NC :: 267.374.7829 :: cdfochtman@verizon.net

Junior Corner

The Gift of Perspective

As my time as AJSA President comes to an end, I’ve been thinking a lot about perspective. It’s easy to get caught up in the next show, the next goal, or the next challenge. We spend so much time looking ahead that we sometimes forget to appreciate where we are right now. But one of the greatest lessons the Shorthorn breed has taught me is to cherish every moment, because the moments that seem ordinary today often become the memories we miss the most tomorrow.

The early mornings in the barn, the long days on the road, the laughter with friends at junior nationals, the conversations with mentors, and even the setbacks that felt disappointing at the time have all become part of a journey I wouldn’t trade for anything. Through this breed, I’ve learned that life isn’t measured by banners or success. It’s measured by the people we meet, the lessons we learn, and all of the memories we get to make along the way. The cattle brought us together, but the relationships and experiences are what truly matter. They remind us to slow down, be present, and appreciate the opportunities we’ve been given.

One of the greatest blessings of my time in AJSA has been serving alongside

my fellow board members. The countless hours spent traveling, planning, laughing, and making memories together have become some of the most meaningful moments of my junior career. We came together because of a shared passion for the Shorthorn breed, but we leave with friendships that will last far beyond our time as juniors. If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that I wouldn’t trade the memories we’ve made together for the world. Those moments have shaped me, challenged me, and reminded me of the incredible people this breed brings into our lives As we continue our journeys into summer shows, I hope we all remember to embrace each season of life. Celebrate the successes, learn from the challenges, and never take for granted the people standing beside you. Time moves quickly, and before we know it, the moments we’re living today will be the stories we’re telling tomorrow.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your AJSA President. This organization and this breed have given me a perspective on life that I will carry forever: cherish every moment, because the journey itself is the greatest gift of all.

Junior Board

President :: Samantha VanVorhis

Vice President :: Mackenlee Evans

Secretary :: Hannah Wetzel

Public Relations :: Audrey Robertson

Fundraising :: Jay Allen

Director :: Victoria Thompson

Director :: Cole Brus

Director :: Jack Jordan

Director :: Nate Hill

“When you shift your view, the same horizon can reveal a thousand new sunrises.” - Sir Isaac Newton

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Building youth programs to ensure the future of the breed.

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STATE ASSOCIATIONS

STATE NAME POSITION

Arkansas

California

Warren Williams President wkmcattle@hotmail.com 870-844-5656

Allyson Burnett

Amanda McKeith President amanda@sunnydayshorthorns.com 209-358-9377 californiashorthorns.com

Matt Bigelow Vice President mjbigelow1@hotmail.com 559-647-2817

Colorado Rick Leone President peakviewranch@hotmail.com 719-468-1980

Four State

Florida - see South Carolina

Georgia

Carl Burton President ccshorthorn@embarqmail.com 620-856-5750

Johnny Spencer Vice President 417-285-6130

Charles Osborn State Rep/ Director osborn22@bellsouth.net 706-540-5992

Illinois Luke Turner President mainstreetfencing@yahoo.com 217-202-2484

Indiana

Alyssa Penrod Vice President 618-697-7324

Matt Fry President matthew.fry@cargill.com 765-720-8138 indianashorthorn.com

Iowa

Emily Fox Vice President foxshorthorns@hotmail.com 574-320-7013

Caleb Burke Vice President caleb2709@gmail.com 515-587-1866

Kansas Ross Mosteller President redcowfamily@gmail.com 785-541-1012 kansasshorthorns.com

Kristin Mizner Vice President kloving13@hotmail.com 620-786-4907

Kentucky David McCall President mccallfran@gmail.com 502-494-9644

Jason Martin Vice President jasmar@scrtc.com 270-774-2283

Louisiana Ricky Guidry President ricky@rlcattlecompany.com 337-540-2825

Maryland

David Bowman President bowmanfamilyshorthorns@verizon.net 240-549-9507 marylandshorthorns.com Sean Hough Vice President smhough13@gmail.com 443-745-5146

Michigan Tara Miller President narrowbrookfarms@gmail.com 517-749-8187 michiganshorthorns.com

Carla McLachlan Vice President mclachlancarla@gmail.com 517-242-2395

Minnesota Eric Schoenbauer President scattle@gmail.com 952-237-3836 mnshorthorn.com

Doug Bruns Vice President dougnheatherb@yahoo.com 320-329-3624

Missouri Jose’ Cruz President legacyranch@cruzcompany.com 314-803-1104 missourishorthorn.com

Missouri - Ozark

Kyle Dameron Vice President kyledameron1978@icloud.com 573-656-3205

Janet Fritter President mammafritt@sofnet.com 417-742-0508

Katie Stewart Vice President kstewart@crinet.com 417-839-3184

Nebraska Jennifer Ruby President jjfarms25@gmail.com 580-461-2648

North Carolina

North Dakota

Christy Brus Vice President brus.shorthorns@gmail.com 308-750-1860

Bruce Humble State Rep/ Director humblestockfarm@yahoo.com 336-264-1496

Roberta Francis President 701-799-4568

Ryan Galbreath Vice President showpigs@mlgc.com 701-799-4568

Ohio Jeff Winkle President cattlejock9@yahoo.com 937-694-1871 ohioshorthorns.org

Jason Workman Vice President caseih460@yahoo.com 419-651-2442

Oklahoma Steve Soules President ssoules@skiatookschools.org 918-857-1504

Mandee Blankenship Vice President mandee.donelan@yahoo.com 405-513-3687

Pennsylvania Don Cowden President 724-255-5083

South Carolina

Steve McGill President steve.mcgill@merial.com 864-376-9407

Eastern Shorthorn Association, Kris Dedmon Vice President kcdedmon@gmail.com 794-472-6371 FL, GA, NC, SC

South Dakota

Rick Osvog President kbegalka@itctel.com

605-237-1116

Riley Buck Vice President buck_riley@yahoo.com 605-881-4260

Tennessee Luke Teeple President teeple@hotmail.com 931-761-3043

Charles Curtis Vice President doublecshorthorns@gmail.com 931-498-2847

Texas Tony Brooks President tonybrooks551@gmail.com 972-825-7109 txshorthorns.org

Greg Priddy Vice President gregpriddy89@gmail.com 325-721-3605

Western States Shorthorn Breeders Assoc. Sherry Walter President 989-388-3591

Wally Klose President

Cammy Tetlow President

Wisconsin

Cole Chapman President colechapman50.cc@gmail.com 608-617-8064 wisconsinshorthorns.com

Jason Chapman Vice President jchappy8072@gmail.com 608-235-8072

STATE Junior Advisors

STATE NAME

Alabama

Ashley Catrett

EMAIL

ashleyocatrett@gmail.com

334-527-3533

Cassidy Catrett cassidycatrett@gmail.com 334-403-0947

Arizona Mikayla Askey azshorthorns@gmail.com  480-338-8597

California Krista Vannest fourvannest@yahoo.com 209-521-0723

Colorado Cameron Frantz

bar7shorthorns@gmail.com 719-469-6095

Illinois Karl Miller kmill926@gmail.com 309-502-2673

Indiana

Mitchell & Courtney Smith mnsmith2036@gmail.com; mrs.courtsmith18@gmail.com 765-606-6224

Iowa Lisa Green mom2cma@gmail.com 641-691-0266

Kansas

Kentucky

Maryland

Cynthia Moffitt kcmoffitt@yahoo.com

Nancy Grathwohl Heter ngrathwohl@me.com 785-587-7947

David McCall mccallfran@gmail.com

502-494-9644

Fran McCall mccallfran@gmail.com 502-836-9523

Heidi Bowman bowmanfamilyshorthorns@verizon.net

301-651-0852

Annete Braun mdorgdbraun@aol.com 240-687-2686

Casey Holland 301-407-8460

Michigan Stacy Stinson stacystinson14@gmail.com 517-231-6320

Minnesota Brian Rypka briaynrypka@gmail.com  Ariana Schwab krause.ariana@gmail.com 507-390-0046

Missouri

Clint and Lisa Youse lisayouse84@gmail.com, yousesteers@yahoo.com 660-651-4779, 660-651-4384

Bret and Lorin Fahrmeier fahrmeierl@gmail.com, fahrmeiersupick@gmail.com 819-289-2496

Nebraska Greg Crawford gcfshorthorns@gmail.com 402-423-3944

Christy Brus brus.shorthorns@gmail.com 308.750.1860

North Carolina Jessica Simpson JDAVIS4@clemson.edu 864-617-2457

Ohio Katie Cull katie.cull@okstate.edu 402-380-0404

Scott Winkle jswinkle18@aol.com 937-681-1550

Oklahoma Kaila Williams kailarwilliams95@gmail.com  580-735-2386

Oregon Margaret Strang mandmshorthorns@gmail.com 541-550-9930

South Carolina Jessica Simpson JDAVIS4@clemson.edu 864-617-2457

South Dakota Brianna Duerre Brie.Duerre@gmail.com 605-880-3326

Tennessee Jennifer Overbay Joverbay0@gmail.com 413-754-4511

Texas Jeff Sargent jrsarge@gmail.com 903-624-7265

Virginaia Sarah Russell serussell2001@gmail.com 540-717-4982

Wisconsin Hannah Olsen hannah.olsen0@gmail.com 920-987-5826

Courtney Stelzer courtney.stelzer@yahoo.com 920-590-1262

Meet The Interns

Carly Wheeler

Cora Capatske Jewel Thompson

Communications Show and Events Contests and Education

Hometown: Templeton, Calif.

Future plans: This fall, I will begin my senior year at Oklahoma State University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications and Marketing. After graduation, I hope to use my education to bridge the gap between agriculture and the public by communicating the effectiveness, innovation, and importance of the agricultural industry.

One thing you hope to learn during the internship: I hope to work on building my skills in digital marketing and communications. I also hope to strengthen my graphic design abilities and enhance my visual storytelling skills, allowing me to create engaging content that effectively communicates messages to a variety of audiences.

Favorite activity/pastime: I own an online boutique, Shop Carly & Co.

Hometown: Ellsworth, Wis.

Future plans: I hope to pursue a career in a show management position that blends my passion for livestock shows and youth.

One thing you hope to learn during the internship: I am eager to

immerse myself in the show management side of this internship! I look forward to seeing what it looks like to pull off the best Shorthorn event of the year!

Favorite activity/pastime: I love to help out around my family’s cattle operation.

Hometown: Opelika, Ala.

Future plans: I plan to become an agriculture teacher so I can share my passion for agriculture with future generations, help students develop leadership and career skills and make a positive impact on the agricultural community.

One thing you hope to learn during the internship: I hope to gain new knowledge and skills to help em grown personally and professionally, while learning for the experiences and perspectives of others.

Favorite activity/pastime: I am actively involved in several clubs at Auburn University including Block and Bridle, Young Farmers, Collegiate Cattlemen’s and Cattle womens, Agriculture Communications and Further Agriculture Science Teachers.

Sale Reports

Return of the Southern Stars

Sale Summary

20 Cow/Calf Pairs $ 150,000 $ 7,500

22 Bred Females $ 138,500 $ 6,296

13 Open Heifers .......... $ 64,050 ...............$ 4,927

1 Bull ............................ $ 5,500 .................$ 5,500

56 Live Lots ............... $ 358,050 ............$ 6,394

5 Embryo Pkgs............. $ 11,300 ...............$ 2,825

1 Semen Tank .............. $ 325 ....................$ 325 Sale Gross: $369,675

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Reality Farms Sale Facility Campbellsburg, Kentucky

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt

Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc & Elam Managment Services by: Darryl Rahn

This sale, hosted by Sharben Shorthorns and Martindell Shorthorns, gets better with each edition and this one was easily the best. The cattle presented in this sale were of the highest quality and a truly even set to look at. There were outstanding individuals in each group. The pairs were just outstanding as well as the bred females and the open heifer calves. All the consignors are to be commended for bringing a truly top set of cattle for a great event.

$17,500 - Lot 8 - Cow/Calf Pair - SFF Mona Lisa Reward LL 202 - A RWM, 2022 daughter of CSF Long Look HC 706 ET and out of CF V8 Mona Lisa Reward 660 ET. At side was a roan, polled heifer born 02-24-2026 sired by PVF Identity 681 ET. What a pedigree

introduction in the breed. A really good, solid pair with the cow destined for the donor pen. Offered by Oler Farm and purchased by Greenhorn Cattle Co of Waynesville, Ohio.

$9,500 - Lot 1 - Cow/Calf PairMartindell Dreams 209. A red, polled 2022 daughter of Gilman’s Big Bank 34H and out of Martindell Dreams 452. At her side was a roan, polled heifer born 02-10-2026 and sired by Studer’s Limitless 15L. athis was a very popular pair in a strong group of pairs. A beautiful cherry red female with a performance dam in her pedigree. She has a great udder to go with a very desirable body shape. Her calf is really a fancy youngster. Offered by Martindell and purchased by Rowdy Cattle Co of Hazard, Kentucky.

$9,000 - Lot 5 - Cow/Calf Pair - L&L Scarlet 04. A red polled 2020 daughter of Muridale Thermal Energy 15A and out of BSG Scarlet 1707 OF 7Y. At side was a red, polled heifer born 01-29-2026 sired by Byland Casino 3WS130. This was the cover girl pair and a really solid pair to see. A deep sided cow with a lot of dimension and a fancy youngster by her side. She has a great pedigree with Taylor Made on her dam’s side. An outstanding addition to any herd. Offered by Doug Lamphier and purchased by McKenzie Ranch of Odessa, Florida.

$9,000 - Lot 10 - Cow/Calf PairMartindell Bonnie Bud 381 - A roan,

At her side was a R&W, polled heifer born 02-12-2026 sired by SBR Leverage 960L. Another of the top pairs in this sale. This one sired by the popular JW bull and out of a Rolex daughter. Her heifer calf looks to be a really good one. Another top pair. Offered by Martindell and purchased by Byland Polled Shorthorns of Loudonville, Ohio.

$8,500 - Lot 26 - Bred HeiferSharben Myrtle Bo Mari Eve 1549 ET. A RWM, polled November 2024 daughter of CSF Evoution HC and out of SS Myrtle Bo Marie ET selling bred to Gilman’s Basin for a September 2026 calf. This great young female headed a strong group of bred heifers. Sired by Evolution and out of a great female from the Schrag program. This one will certainly be a leader in her new herd. Offered by Sharben and purchased by Fairview Farms, LLC of Huntsville, Alabama.

$8,500 - Lot 2 - Cow/Calf PairMartindell Dreams 471 - A roan, polled March 2024 daughter of Saskvalley Jalopy 297J and out of Martindell Dreams 209. At her side was a red, polled bull calf born 02-15-2026 sired by Ash Valley Bronc 4251. A really good first calf heifer who is a daughter of the good Lot 1 cow. She has a really stout made bull calf at side and this pair will both be top individuals in their futures. Offered by Martindell and purchased by WZ Shorthorns, Bill Ziats of Harrodsburg,

23rd Annual Who’s Your Daddy Shorthorn Bull & Female Sale

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Saskatoon Livestock Sales Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Auctioneer: Ryan Hurlburt by: Royce Moellenbeck

Volume Buyer of the day was Carlos Anaya, Rancho La Joya of Zapopan Mexico with 4 females and 1 yearling bull.

Sale Highlights:

Lot 36 – Saskvalley Mesa 8M$22,000. The crowd favourite for the day was a roan, stout made Father Time son. He was purchased by a longtime supporter of the sale, Rockdell Shorthorns of Lone Rock, SK.

Lot 21 – Bell M Dominion 168N$20,000. This impressive roan Studer’s Kingdom son out of an eye catching, proven female was brought to Saskatoon by the Moellenbeck’s and is heading to an exciting new home at Sunlite Stock Farm of Virden, MB.

Lot 20 – Bell M Shoresy 53N$17,500. A paternal brother to the bull above, this flashy made roan bull was circled in lots of books. He was purchased by a Lane Easton of Kennedy, SK.

Lot 24 – Muridale Time Keeper 16M - $17,000. This smooth made, calving ease two-year old bull was purchased by Lynda Lucas. She couldn’t fit him in her carry on, so he will be trucked down to his new home at Cheyenne, Oklahoma, USA.

Lot 37 – Saskvalley Mint 38M$17,000. This attractive made Kamsack son was purchased by Will Mulvahill of Alexis Creek, BC.

Lot 6 – Bell M Sovereignty 85N$16,000. This exceptional Zirconium son was purchased by Dungannon Stock Farm of Westlock, AB.

Lot 10 – Bell M Minnie 152N -

$10,000. The high selling female of the day was a roan Gilman’s Four River’s daughter purchased by junior member Sveinna Bjarnarson of Gladstone, MB.

Ill.

HERD BULLS ROAMING PASTURES across the States!

Home of Studer’s Crunch Time 22C

-Top 5% in the breed for WW, YW, TM, CW, and $F - Semen: $30/unit

Jason Smithers & Girls - 217-491-2140 jasonsmithers74@gmail.com

Greg & Pam Smithers - 217-285-6280 36739 205th Avenue • Pittsfield, IL 62363

Quality cattle for sale at all times. Located just a few miles south of Route 36/I-72.

Sunnyland Farms

Wayne Hinderliter Family 629 Co. Rd. 350 North Albion, IL 62806

Wayne: 618-384-8250

Doug: 618-384-1932

Visitors always welcome! Cattle usually for sale. Four miles north of I-64. Exit 130 on Illinois 130.

Cagwin Farms

VisitorsWelcome... Stopbyanytime!

Don Cagwin P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, Illinois 62691 office: 217-452-3051 • cell: 217-341-7552

Kerry Johnston cell: 217-370-6033

Dalton Johnston cell: 217-416-9536

Cindy Cagwin-Johnston cell: 217-370-6034 cagwincattle@casscomm.com FarmlocatedfivemileseastofVirginiaonRoute125, thenonemilesouthoftheelevatoratPhiladelphia,Illinois.

Wright Cattle Co.

Trey & Hailey Wright

Steve & Marsha Wright Route 2, Box 55

Beecher City, IL 62414

home: 618-487-5559

Trey: 618-367-0764

Steve: 618-267-3229

Hugh W. Moore, Jr. & Sons

31056 Old Fidelity Road • Jerseyville, IL 62052

Scott Horton, Owner

Chris Cassady: 815-674-5129

Buddy Haas: 630-536-9180

4N010 Town Hall Rd. • St. Charles, IL 60175

WATAGA, IL 61488 contact: Dave Steck

Hugh: 618-729-4448 • Tom: 618-498-5848 Ron: 618-729-3258 Bulls, Females, Club Calves For Sale at all times. Full Irish calves available. 40 miles north of St. Louis.

Gordon 1160 600th Ave. Middletown, IL 62666

Mark cell: 217-737-7905 Shelden Tibbs, Herdsman mark.gordon@plantpioneer.com

Sales Calendar

Sept. 5 - Cates Farms “Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Sept. 5-6 - RC Show Cattle Early Bird Online Sale and Open House, Eaton, Ohio, sconlinesales.com

Sept. 6 - Moore Shorthorn’s 75th Anniversary Sale, Jerseyville, Ill.

Sept. 7 - Cagwin Farms Labor Day Sale, Virginia, Ill., amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 8 - Cornerstone Farms “Home of the Rockstars Vol. VII”, Winchester, Ind., scsonlinesales.com

Sept. 8 - Rocking G Land and Cattle Show Heifer Sale, Middletown, Ill., amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 13 - Farrer Stock Farm “53rd Annual Club Calf Sale, Royal Center, Ind.

Sept. 14 - Berg’s Shorthorns Online Sale, Osage, Iowa, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 14 - Smith Family Farms “Cattleman’s Cut” Sale, Pendelton, Ind., amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 15 - Meyer Family Shorthorns “ELITE” Show Heifer Online Sale, Greensburg, Ind., scsonlinesales.com

Sept. 19 - Shadybrook Shorthorns Production Sale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada

Sept. 26 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, Mich.

Sept. 30 - Millbrook’s Northern Exposure Volume IV, Brome, Quebec Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 3 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio

Oct. 5 - Bollum Family Shorthorns “Red, White, and Roan” Online Sale, Goodhue, Minn., amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 6 - Jester Farms “No Foolin” Sale, Mooreland, Ind., amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 7 - Gypsy Creek Ranch Online Sale, Gettysburg, Pa., amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 8 - Foster Farms “Next Chapter” Online Sale, Amanda, Ohio, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 10 - Studer Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Anita, Iowa.

Oct. 10 - Schrag/Nikkel “Family Event” Sale, Marion, S.D.

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* To have your sale listed in the sales calendar, you must be an advertiser with the Shorthorn Country.

IA, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 11 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, Ohio, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 14 - Nelson Farms “Maternal Icons” Show Heifer and Genetic Online Sale, Seneca, Ill., amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 17 - Bedwell Cattle Co., Lost Diamond B Ranch and Aegerter Cattle Co. “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, Okla.

Oct. 19 - Brennstuhl Farms “From the Pasture for a Purpose” Female Sale, Danville, Ohio, amsonlinesales. com

Oct. 21 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Fall Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 25 - Six’s Shorthorns “Legends of the Fall” Sale, Waynesburg, Pa.

Oct. 25 - Naylor Shorthorns and Angus “Bred for Balance” Herd Sire Sale, Half Way, Mo.

Nov. 1 - Gana Farms No Bull Sale, Lincoln, Neb.

Nov. 7 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, N.D.

Nov. 14 - Four State Shorthorn Association Sale, Diamond, Mo.

Nov. 15 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Future Generations Are Created Sale”, Louisville, Ky.

Nov. 19 - Robsten Shorthorns-Preheim Family Show Me Girls Sale, Houston, Mo., amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 22 - Farrer Stock Farm “31st Annual Dynamic Dams” Sale, Royal Center, Ind.

Nov. 29 - Cagwin Farms “Holiday Special” Bred Female and Embryo Sale, Virginia, Ill., amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 30 - Vogel Shorthorn Farm, Osterman Shorthorns, and Shalimar Ranch “Shorthorns of the Midwest” Sale, Rogers, ND, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 1 - Double M Cattle “Maids of the Midwest” Bred Heifer Sale, Rewey, Wis., amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 12 - Paint Valley Shorthorns and Byland Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

Dec. 14 - Smith Family Farms and Jester Farms “Producers Pick” Bred Female Sale, Pendelton and Mooreland, Ind, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 14 - Smith Family Farms “Cattleman’s Cut” Sale, Pendelton, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 19 - Shadybrook Shorthorns Sale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada

Sept. 26 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, MI

Sept. 28 - Bishell/Nollswood Online Sale, Mineral Point, WI, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 29 - West Fork Ranch Club Calf Sale, Loup City, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 30 - Millbrook’s Northern Exposure Volume IV, Brome, Quebec Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 3 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, OH

Oct. 5 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan Online Sale, Goodhue, MN, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 6 - Jester Farms “No Foolin” Sale, Mooreland, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 7 - Gypsy Creek Sale, Gettysburg, PA, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 8 - Foster Farms “Next Chapter” Online Sale, Amanda, OH, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 11 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, OH, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 14 - Nelson Farms Maternal Icons Show Heifer and Genetic Online Sale, Seneca, IL amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 17 - Bedwell Cattle Co., Lost Diamond B Ranch and Aegerter Cattle Co. “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, OK.

Oct. 17 - Coldstream Farm Online Sale, Flesherton, ON, Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 19 - Brennstuhl Farms “From the Pasture for a Purpose” Female Sale, Danville, OH, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 21 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Fall Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 21 - Schutz Cattle Company “Bred for Banner’s” Sale, Parkland County, AB, Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 25 - Six’s Shorthorns “Legends of the Fall” Sale, Waynesburg, PA

Oct. 25 - Naylor Shorthorns and Angus “Bred for Balance” Herd Sire Sale, Half Way, MO

Oct. 26 - 3 Buck Cattle Company Online Sale, Bryant, SD, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 26 - KAW Red Angus Maternal Magic Sale, Seward, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 27 - S Co. Farm “Minnesota Made” Elite Multi Breed Sale, Hastings, MN, amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 1 - Gana Farms No Bull Sale, Lincoln, NE

Nov. 7 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND

Ad Index

AAA Shorthorns 118

Aegerter Cattle Co 35

Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc 21, 123

Almo Shorthorns 93

Bar M Shorthorns 117

Beckler Farms LLC....................................... 74

Bell M Farms 105

Bennett Land & Cattle 73, 118

Berg Shorthorns 118

Bern-A-Dale Shorthorns 104

Bigelow Farms ............................................ 118

Bollum Family Shorthorns 43

Bowman Superior Genetics 6-7, 118

Brennstuhl Farms 67, 118

Byland Polled Shorthorns 41, 118

Cagwin Cattle Services LLC ....................... 121

Cagwin Farms 30, 57

Cairns Shorthorns 118

Cates Farms 9, 118

Cattle Visions 121

Circle K Cattle Company 117

Cornerstone Farms 31, 118

Crawfdown Farms 118

Crowe Shorthorns 92

Dale Studer Family Shorthorns .................. IFC

Deckert Stock Farm 117

Dedmon Shorthorns 118

Deerhorn Farms 85

DJS Shorthorns 118

Double C Shorthorns ........................... 83, 118

Double M Cattle Company 70, 118

DTR Cattle Co. 39, 118

Duis Farms 118

Elam Sale Management 114

Fairview Stock Farm 118

Farrer Stock Farms 59

Foster Farms 91

Francis-Millvale Shorthorns 104

Fugate Shorthorns ...................................... 115

Gellerman 115

Gilman Shorthorns 17

Greenhorn Cattle Co. 64-65, 119

Greg Crawford Family 106

GSKI Shorthorns ....................................... 105

Hansen Shorthorns 117

Haumont Shorthorns 110, 119

Haylo Farms 117

Hill Farm 109

Hillside Farm 117

Homedale Farms 117

Homeplace Farms....................................... 119

Humble Stock Farm 115, 119

IL Breeders Unitd For Impact 112-113

IL Shorthorn Association 114

Inness Shorthorns 119

Iowa Shorthorn Association.......................... 97

Ippensens Family Shorthorns 115

James F Bessler LLC 121

Jester Farms 119

Jordan Acres 63

Jungels Shorthorn Farm IBC, 126

Kafka Cattle Co 14-15

Kansas Shorthorn Association 100

Kevin Wendt 121

Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm................... 45, 119

Keystone Shorthorns 119

Knutson Shorthorns 110

KSS Keystone Shorthorns 26, 119

Lakamp ‘Willow Branch’ Shorthorn Farm 117

Lazy Bar F Shorthorns .................................. 62

Legacy Ranch 79, 119

Leveldale Farms 36, 119

Little Cedar Cattle Co. 23, 119

Lost Diamond B Ranch 56

Loving Farms ............................................... 25

Mapleton Polled Shorthorns 109

Martindell Farm 46

McKay Farms 119

Merck Animal Health 122

Merideth Land & Cattle 71

Meyer Family Shorthorns 119

Meyer Farms 108, 119

MFK Shorthorns 107, 119

Miller Farms Shorthorns .............................. 61

Missouri Shorthorn Association 96

Moore Shorthorns 27

MTS Shorthorns 117

Narrow Brook Shorthorns 119

Nebraska Shorthorn Association ................. 101

Nelson Family Shorthorns 103

Nelson Farms 89

Norman/Ripberger Shorthorns 119

Oakview Shorthorns 87

Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Assoc. 95

Oler Farm 77, 120

Paint Valley Farms BC

Peak View Ranch 29

Pearl Valley Shorthorns................................. 40

Prairie View Shorthorn Farm 107

Richardson Farms 120

Robjoy Shorthorns 120

Robsten Shorthorns 117

Rockin’ G Land & Cattle ..................... 42, 120

Rocky Branch Shorthorns 108, 120

Ron Alden 103

Schrag|Nikkel Cattle 3

Scott Bayerl Family Farm 120

Sears Marketing Services, LLC ............. 45, 121

Shadybrook Farm 5

SharBen Shorthorns 50, 120

Shorthorn Foundation 116

Six Shorthorns 10-11

Smith Family Farms 37, 120

South Starr Farms 124

ST Genetics................................................ 126

Stangl Shorthorns 49, 120

Stepping Stone Ranch 106

Stone Springs Shorthorns 75, 120

Stuart Wilson Consulting 121

Sugarbird Shorthorns ................................. 120

Sullivan Supply 121

Sutherland Shorthorns 120

Tadmore Farms 58

Texas Shorthorn Association 98-99

Tice Show Cattle 47, 48

Triple R Shorthorns 117

Turner Family Shorthorns .......................... 120

Turner Shorthorns 125

Twin Oak Farms 120

V8 Shorthorns 51, 120

Waukaru Shorthorns 22, 120

White Birch Farm ...................................... 117

WHR Shorthorns 13

Woodrange Farm 18-19

WZ Polled Shorthorns 78